Division of Student Experience
MARCH 2019 EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
Try Slacklining
Similar to tightrope walking, slacklining tests your balance and coordination while balancing on webbing a few feet above the ground. Adventure Rec staff will be on hand to show you how and keep you safe.
6–8pm • YSU Climbing Wall, Rec Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Livin’ Y
Water Color Your Aura
9–11pm • Residence Hall TBA
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
MONDAY, MARCH 4
Body Positive Day
Students are welcome to stop by and decorate travel mirrors with positive messages and snap a photo with a message of positivity about themselves.
10am–2pm • Lower Arcade, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Student Activities 
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
Hanne Blank: Our Bodies, Our Selves
Join us as we hear from noted author and scholar, Hanne Blank, about the intersection of bodies, self, and culture.
5–7pm • James Gallery 
Sponsored by Student Activities 
Co-sponsored by The Women and Gender Studies Department

Club Sports Officer Meetings
Officer-specific meetings provide an opportunity for member leadership to receive area updates, discuss upcoming events and innovative club processes.
5:30–6:30pm • Hynes Room (2068), Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
Adulting 101: Thrifting for Wardrobe and Life Essentials
7–7:45pm • Lariccia Lounge, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Student Experience
Co-sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
Adulting 101: Thrifting for Wardrobe and Life Essentials
12–12:45pm • Lariccia Lounge, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Student Experience
Co-sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
Why Periods are Political
4–5pm • WCBA 1112

International Women's Day: "Build for Better"
In celebration of International Women’s Month, this is a time to gather and form community for all women and supporters.
6–8pm • YWCA Youngstown (25 Rayen)


Sista2Sista
In celebration of International Women’s Month, this is a time to gather and form community for all women and supporters.
7–11pm • Multipurpose Room, Cafaro House
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
Penguin Productions Concert
Jean Deaux with Backpocket Soultet & John Day 

Our series continues with emerging artists. Grab your friends and come out for a good time!
8–10pm • Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Avenue
Sponsored by Penguin Productions
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Fish Fridays
Try our Fish Friday’s special.
 March 8 - April 12 • 4– 8pm Christman Dining Commons
Sponsored by YSU Dining by Chartwells

Penguin Women Recognition Nomination Deadline
Nominations for the Penguin Women Leadership Awards are due! All nominees and nominators are invited to the Award luncheon on March 22.
5pm • Online Form 
Sponsored by Student Activities 

Rec Center Closes
6pm
MONDAY, MARCH 11 THROUGH 15
Spring Break 

Group X Classes 
Our numerous formats are offered throughout the day to allow you to choose classes which that interest you and fit your schedule.  See our special spring break schedule on our website.  
ysu.edu/reccenter.  Visit rec website for times Aerobics Studio/SPINNING STUDIO • Rec Center 
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
MONDAY, MARCH 11
Spring Break Staycation
Programs will include paintball, ninja warrior gym, and a hike! Cost varies based on activity.
March 11-18
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Paintball
Everything you need is included in the cost such as protective equipment, a marker, 500 paintballs, transportation, and pizza. Participants must use the marker provided; personal markers will not be allowed.
4–8pm • Rec Lobby traveling to Dimension Paintball in New Waterford, OH
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

City Club of Mahoing Valley Views and Brews: "Unbroken: What's Left of the Glass Ceiling"
7–8pm • Rec Suzies Dogs and Drafts (34 Phelps Street)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
Play CLE- Spring Break Staycation
The longest indoor zip line in Ohio, one of the largest ninja courses in the entire Midwest, ropes courses, obstacle courses and climbing walls, not to mention a full kitchen!  Your trip will include transportation, pizza, and hours of activity time.
1–9pm • Meeting at the Rec Lobby traveling to Play CLE in Avon, OH
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
McConnell’s Mill State Park Hike- Spring Break Staycation 
Beat cabin fever with a 6 mile moderate hike through McConnell’s Mill State Park. Transportation and lunch will be provided. Registration and costs for all of these trips at 
https://store.reccenter.ysu.edu/Course/Search.aspx.
10am–4pm • Meeting at the Rec Lobby traveling to McConnell’s Mill State Park
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
MONDAY, MARCH 18 TO APRIL 17
Group X Classes
Our numerous formats are offered throughout the day to allow you to choose classes which are interesting to you and will fit into your schedule.
Visit the Rec website for times ysu.edu/reccenter • Aerobics Studio/SPINNING Studio, Rec Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
MONDAY, MARCH 18 TO MARCH 22 
Women’s Health Week
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
MONDAY, MARCH 18 
Free Massage
Try a free relaxation massage. 
12–4pm • Meditation Room, Rec Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

St. Patick’s Day Dinner
Come celebrate and enjoy traditional Irish cuisine!
4–8pm • Christman Dining Commons
Sponsored by YSU Dining by Chartwells

Movement & Movie
Come for the Group X, stay and watch Ocean’s 8 in the Aerobics studio at the Rec Center. FREE for YSU students and Rec Center Members.
Group X Class: 5:15–6:15pm 
Movie: 6:30–8:30pm • Aerobics Studio, Rec Center  
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Grand Opening Wick Primary Care at YSU
2:00 pm • Corner of Wick and Lincoln
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
Women’s Health Week Health Fair
Come gain valuable knowledge and creative posters, tips and giveaways regarding health information geared toward women. 
10am–2pm • Lobby, Rec Center  
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Adulting 101: Surviving Your Quarter-Life Crisis

7–7:45pm • Lariccia Lounge, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Student Experience
Co-sponsored by Campus Recreation
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
March Madness Watch Party
Participate in creating a bracket for March madness for your chance to win the grand prize.
7–11pm • The Cove, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life

Intramural Soccer Registration Deadline
Online at imleagues.com by 6pm.
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
Adulting 101: Surviving Your Quarter-Life Crisis
12–12:45pm • Lariccia Lounge, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Student Experience
Co-sponsored by Campus Recreation

Self Defense Clinic
Learn how to defend yourself from attackers with a martial arts twist in this interactive clinic taught by Mercy Health Chief of Police and martial arts instructor Ryan Bonacci. Registration/Price: Drop-In/FREE for YSU students and Rec Center members. Register at ysu.edu/reccenter.
5–7pm • Basketball Court C, Rec Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
Movie Screening: On the Basis of Sex
Participate in creating a bracket for March madness for your chance to win the grand prize.
7–9pm • Schwebel Room, Kilcawley Center
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
Hip Hop Dance Clinic
5:30–7:30pm • Aerobics Studio, Rec Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Women's Wave in Politics

12:30pm–2pm • Bresnahan 1 & 2, Kilcawley Center
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Mercy Health Dental Van
Exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, X-rays. 
Call for appointment: 330-941-3489.
Sponsored by Mercy Health Student Health Center

Murder Mystery
Solve the case and treat yourself to tasty desserts!
7– 9pm • Presidents Suite, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Student Activities
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Police Physical Fitness Assessment Testing
Certification valid for 1 year! Tests offered: 1.5 mile run, 300 meter run, One minute Sit-Up, One minute Push-Up, 1 RM free-weight bench press (under discretion of department standards), Vertical leap test. Testing is offered in packages of 1, 4 and 6 options. Pre-Registration ONLY. No Day of Registration will be accepted. Cost: $30 for 1 test, $85 for 4 tests and $100 for all six tests
Registration at 7:30am. Testing begins at 8am • Lobby, Rec Center 
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Livin’ Y
Open House event for residents filled with a themed night of fun!
9–11pm • Residence Hall TBA
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
MARCH 25 – 30
YSU Serves Week
How will you serve Youngstown? 
Visit ysu.edu/studentactivities for a list of volunteer 
Opportunities this week. #ysuserves
Sponsored by Student Activities
MONDAY, MARCH 25
Volunteer Fair
Interested in learning about service opportunities in the Youngstown area? Stop by to meet with representatives from service agencies & student organizations.
11am–1pm • Lower Arcade, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Student Activities

American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED with First Aid Option
Upon completion of the online portion, skills will be reviewed and checked in person. Participants who successfully complete the course will be certified in Adult CPR and AED for 2 years. A first aid option is also available for an additional $15 and an additional 30 minutes onto the course. Participants must complete blended learning portion online prior to training or they cannot be certified.

3:30– 4:30pm • Rec Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Multicultural Monday!
Join Student Diversity Council in celebrating our diverse student population!
4–6pm • Lariccia Lounge, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Student Activities
Jewish-Muslim FOrum: "Women and Community Building and Tranformation Among Jews and Muslims in America
6:30–8:30pm • Debartolo Hall, Room 132
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
Superfood Tuesday
Try this month’s superfood at lunch and dinner.
10:30am–8pm • Christman Dining Commons
Sponsored by YSU Dining by Chartwells

Table Tennis Tournament
Whether you know the game as Table Tennis or Ping-Pong, the widely accepted International rules make the sport the most popular activity offered. Register at imleagues.com. 
5pm • The Cove, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Billiards Tournament
Come take your shot at YSU Intramurals Tournaments. Double elimination 8-ball tournament. Register at imleagues.com. 

5pm • The Cove, Kilcawley Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

11 on 11 Soccer League
This intramural league puts your soccer skills to the ultimate test. It is one of our most competitive sports, and if you are a soccer player, you don’t want to miss out. Register at imleagues.com.
Games begin at 7pm • Farmers Field
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Badminton Tournament
YSU IM is proud to host a double elimination badminton tournament. This event is open to all YSU students with a valid YSU ID. Deadline to register March 28th at 7pm, on www.imleagues.com.
First games begin at 7pm • Stambaugh Gyms
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
Penguin Nights at the Beach
Live Band Karaoke, Dance Party, Free Food, carnival Games, Huge Prizes,Not Your Granny’s Bingo,Treasure Island Obstacle Course and a Mechanical Surfboard  
10pm–2am • All over Kilcawley Center 
Sponsored by Kilcawley Center
Co-sponsored with Pepsi and YSU Student Activities

Student Organization Spotlight
Roquacade 
Benefit concert hosted by Sigma Chi Fraternity. Local bands from the Youngstown area perform to raise funds for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, enabling them to continue their life saving work.
5pm-10pm • Suzie’s Dogs & Drafts
Inventors, Politicians, and Mothers—Oh My! Trivia
6–8pm • Moser Hall, Room 2000
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
Greeks in the Streets
The fraternities and sororities are doing their part by donating their time volunteering to help with a community service project. Their hope is to add additional service hours to count toward #YSUServes during National Volunteer Week.
7:30am–12:30pm
Sponsored by Student Activities

Co-sponsored by Mill Creek Metroparks and Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation

Family Day at the Rec Center
Come bring the little ones to enjoy various Rec Center activities including climbing the rock wall, playing basketball and cornhole.
11am–5pm • Rec Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation